DOGARA’S OPPORTUNISTIC DIATRIBE AND HYPOCRISY

Those familiar with Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara’s penchant for exploiting other people’s misfortune for personal benefit will easily see through his latest diatribe against the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON.

In a publication titled, “On Governor Bala Mohammed’s Latest Tirade and Truculent Buffoonery”, the former Speaker of the 8th House of Representatives threw all decorum to the winds by hurling unprovoked expletives at the Governor whose only crime was to have stated that the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were inflicting untold hardship on the people of Nigeria.

As usual, the opportunistic political turncoat left the substance of the current national discourse in an ignoble and unpretentious effort to ingratiate himself with a president who, but for providence, would have been a victim of Dogara’s legendary betrayal.

All along, Dogara had been looking for an opportunity to retrace his step after abandoning Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of his party in the 2023 presidential elections, for another candidate on the pretext that he was averse to a joint Muslim ticket. Unfortunately for the political conman called Dogara, it was common knowledge that his real reason was the loss of the vice presidential slot, which he had severally bragged was already in his kitty. So, what has changed? Or is he now at home with the ticket? Maybe after finding himself adrift due to his inconsistency and treachery.

He must be taking the President for a ride. Or how else does one describe a character who plainly accuses the President of masterminding a miscarriage of justice through a subversion of the electoral process. Hear him: “… When Governor Bala Mohammed was in court after rigging himself into office and desperately needed BAT to save him, he was busy singing his praises to the highest heavens and telling the world how amazing PBAT was, not even minding the fact that he is the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum. Just months after PBAT saved him, he has turned around to describe the President as…”

Really? What is Dogara telling the public? To the best of our knowledge, the President is neither a judge nor an advocate. What we know and for which we will always commend the President is that there is indeed no evidence that he interfered with the judicial process either for his party or anyone else. For Dogara to now suggest that the President helped Governor Bala Mohammed to protect the landslide victory given to him by the Bauchi electorate is the height of political rascality, juvenile recklessness and unbridled indiscretion. His statement is a slur on the judiciary and the mindless vituperation of a self-seeking scoundrel who has little or no regard for the judiciary.

But we can understand Dogara’s predicament, indeed desperation. Now a political orphan due to his inconsistency and betrayal of the ladder through which he secured uncommon political ascendancy, he sees his only way back as heaping hubris on a man whose political ascendancy was preceded by an illustrious career in the Federal Civil service where not only, did he acquire broad inter-ministerial exposure but indeed rose to
the directorate cadre.

We had thought that as a lawyer, Dogara would be less unintelligent as he has publicly displayed. While we understand the unwritten dictum that a lawyer could resort to insulting the opposition when confronted with an untenable situation, never did we realise that Dogara would be blinded to facts that are in the public domain, particularly the utterances and actions of two presidents produced by his party, sorry one of his parties, the All Progressive Congress (APC). Dogara’s claim of non performance against Governor Bala Mohammed is laughable as it crumbles in the face of practical evidence of the Governor’s performance. The award of Best Governor of the Year 2022, in the provision of rural infrastructure presented to him by former President Muhammadu Buhari and the award of Governor of the Year 2024 in urban renewal presented to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ridicule the laughable claim by this jester with an over-bloated political relevance but who has been consigned to where he rightly belongs.

To further buttress the falsity of Dogara’s allegation, here is an excerpt on Bala Mohammed from the speech of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the commissioning of the Bauchi Regional Water Scheme in May 2022: “I am happy that the Bauchi state Government has executed the project creditably. I am not surprised by this accomplishment because the state government personally pursued the project with vigour and determination through the allocation of resources and intervention to eliminate bottlenecks and challenges including even the COVID-19 which affected the project extension as well as paying attention to details. This is what leaders from the country should emulate from the Governor of Bauchi State”.

The Governor of Bauchi State in May 2022 was Senator Bala Mohammed of the PDP. That was the person President Buhari of the APC had charged other leaders in the country to emulate. Does Dogara not understand simple English? To the extent of suggesting that the president had advocated emulating a failure? Or has his unprovoked and maniacal obsession with Bala Mohammed’s rising political profile pushed him to the point of infantile dementia?

Since Dogara is not aware of the achievements of Bala Mohammed, a track record that earned him the two awards and for which a former president had recommended him to other leaders as a role model, we would want to take him on a brisk tour of the constituency he has since abandoned, chasing the restoration that has so far eluded him, may be until his new job as President Tinubu’s Man Friday. Who knows, he could be angling to take over the job of either Information and National Orientation Minister Muhammed Idris or Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga! Country hard jare!

Whether it is in social services or infrastructure or people empowerment, the Bala Mohammed Administration has acquitted itself creditably, delivering milestone after milestone democracy dividends, to the admiration of the Bauchi electorate. Granted that the out-of-school children crisis is more pronounced in the north, under Bala Mohammed, the problem has been reduced from the 1.3 million at the inception of his administration to about 700, 000 presently.
Before Dogara pulls a wool over the eyes of the unsuspecting public, the Bala Mohammed Administration has recorded other milestones in the education sector. These include the construction and renovation of many primary schools leading to the provision of over 5000 new classrooms, and general improvement in the learning environment. The net impact has been improved performance in external examinations. In the health sector, the performance of the administration has been no less impressive. With a functional primary healthcare centre in each of the 323 wards of the state, upgraded general hospitals and provision of long sought after facilities such as the recently commissioned diagnostic and dialysis equipment in the Specialist Hospital Bauchi, affordable and critical healthcare are being brought closer to the people. Because Dogara has long been far removed from Bauchi, and in his jaundiced predilection this renegade son of the state cannot appreciate the unprecedented infrastructural development that has taken place. What a pity.

If Dogara is running away from the several abandoned 419 constituency projects, he should be told that Governor Bala Mohammed is ready to remedy the situation. Or could it be that he is haunted by his reputation for budget padding or the possession of the biggest warehouse of motorcycles in Jos Plateau State (not in Bauchi) that was looted by unknown persons during the EndSARs protest or his malicious opposition to his benevolent uncle, Professor Sulaiman Bogoro, which led to his removal in TETFUND or his usual blood thirsty record in all the deadly violence in Bogoro?

To imagine that this political fraud has the impudence to rear his ugly head again is not only irritating but a grotesque insult on the people of his constituency who have since regained confidence in civil authority, thanks to the even handedness of the Bala Mohammed Administration. Among the several initiatives of the Bala Mohammed Administration in Dogara’s Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro/Dass Constituency are:

Roads

1- Design and construction of the 2.6 km Bununu Township Road awarded in 2020 (completed)

2- Design and construction of the 11.5 km Bogoro-Lusa-Malar Road awarded in 2020 (completed)

3- Design and construction of the Boi-Tapshin Road awarded in 2020 (completed)

4- Design and construction of the 2 span Bridge/2km Zakkam Bridge and Road to Zakkam Community awarded in 2022 (completed)

5- Design and construction of the 29km Boi-Sara-Marti-Lere Road/Spur Road to Dutsen Lawal awarded in 2024 (ongoing)

6- Design and construction of the 1.6km Spur road to Dunga Community awarded in 2022 (completed)

7- The 12.5 km abandoned Dass-Wandi-Bassam-Lamdi-Durr Road rewarded in 2024 (ongoing)

8- The 3.2 km Dass Township Road awarded in 2024 (ongoing)

9- Design and construction of the 6Km Dott-Bajar Road awarded in 2024 (ongoing)

Health:

Achievement of HE Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed in Primary Healthcare and General Hospitals in Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa LGAs.

Tafawa Balewa LGA

1- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Lere PHCC,

2- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Tapshin PHCC,

3- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Zwall PHCC,

4- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Tafawa Balewa PHCC,

5- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Katsinawa PHCC,

6-Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Bununu PHCC,

7-Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Dajin PHCC,

8-Procurement and distribution of medical equipment across 16 PHCs of Tafawa Balewa LGA

9- Procurement and distribution of drugs and medical consumables with establishment of drug revolving fund across 16 PHCs of Tafawa Balewa LGA

Dass LGA

1- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Bagel PHCC

2- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Gultukurwa PHC

3- Procurement and distribution of drugs and medical consumables with establishment of drug revolving fund across 13 PHCs of Dass LGA

4- Procurement and distribution of medical equipment across 13 PHCs of Dass LGA

5- Procurement and distribution of ultrasound scanning machine across the 13 PHCCs of Dass LGA

6- Renovation of Hospital Complex and Staff quarters at General Hospital Dass

Bogoro LGA

1- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Lusa PHCC,

2- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Gobbiya PHCC,

3- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Kurum PHCC,

4- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Boi PHCC,

5- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Gamba PHCC,

6- Renovation, upgrading and equipping of Bugum PHCC,

7- Procurement and distribution of drugs and medical consumables with establishment of drug revolving fund across 13 PHCs of Bogoro LGA

8- Procurement and distribution of medical equipment across 13 PHCs of Bogoro LGA

In the area of people empowerment, many youths and women have received training as well as empowerment equipment from the Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme (KEEP). In education the people of Dogara’s constituency have benefitted through the construction and renovation of many primary schools and the provision of classroom desks and chairs. This is in addition to the provision of books and other educational materials in the three local governments of his constituency. Similarly, reminiscent of the situation in other parts of the state, the state government has prioritized the provision of adequate security operations in the constituency, in collaboration with the security agencies.

Given that we do not share Dogara’s poverty of the mind, we shall resist the temptation to be drawn into our party member, His Excellency Nyesom Wike’s performance except to remind Dogara that the starting point of any such comparison is to look at the track record of the immediate APC administration vis-a-vis what this PDP loanee to the APC-controlled Federal Government is doing.

Finally, because Dogara is so consumed with himself that he lacks the presence of mind to appreciate historical currents, he probably forgot that the Buhari APC-led Federal Government had, after unwarranted vilification and persecution, publicly acknowledged that the Land Swap Programme of the Bala Mohammed FCT-Administration was a laudable initiative. We leave Dogara with this parting Bala Mohammed’s successor in the office of minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammadu Bello. His words: “The Land Swap Programme is expected to save the FCT Administration nearly N1 trillion which the Administration would have required to procure comprehensive district infrastructure in the 13 districts earmarked under the programme.

“Developing the city using the annual budgetary allocation is simply not possible because of the way the city has grown astronomically in terms of physical expansion and a rising population.

“Its primary objective in its simplest form includes the encouragement of home ownership and the reduction of housing deficit in the FCT”.

When it comes to vision and foresight, some people have it. But certainly not self-conceited impostors like Yakubu Dogara. That is why the former Speaker, will never understand the rationale for the flyovers in Bauchi or the remodelled Government House Complex that includes the ultra modern international conference centre, ICC , with its huge potential for transforming Bauchi State from a small traditional city to a robust melting pot of civilisations, businesses, intellectual intercourse and financial deals.

It is the prevalence of opportunistic characters like Dogara, masquerading, as opinion leaders and advisers, in the corridors of power, that the country has sunk into the morass that led to the present quagmire and not a statesman, patriot and quintessential administrator like Bala Mohammed whose transformational administration is placing Bauchi State on the path of sustainable development.

Signed
Mukhtar Gidado
Special Adviser Media & Publicity
to the Governor
11th August, 2024

Governor Bala Mohammed: A Visionary Leader Recognized for Transforming Bauchi State’s Infrastructure.

;leaving an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory,

His Excellency Governor Bala Mohammed has garnered significant recognition from the Federal Government via office of the secretary to the government of the federation for his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development across Bauchi state. His visionary leadership and strategic initiatives have resulted in a remarkable transformation of Bauchi’s landscape, earning him accolades for his impactful contributions.

A Legacy of Progress transforming Bauchi’s Infrastructure, Governor Bala Mohammed’s tenure has been marked by a relentless focus on improving the state’s infrastructure, recognizing its crucial role in driving economic growth, enhancing social well-being, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. His administration has embarked on ambitious projects across various sectors, leaving an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory.

One of the most visible and impactful aspects of Governor Bala Mohammed’s infrastructural agenda has been the significant investment in road construction and rehabilitation. Recognizing the vital role of transportation in facilitating trade, commerce, and social interaction, his administration has undertaken the following initiatives:

Well, the construction of new roads has indeed opened up previously inaccessible areas, connecting communities and fostering economic growth. These roads have facilitated the movement of goods and services, reducing transportation costs and stimulating trade.

While he rehabilitation and expansion of existing roads has significantly improved road safety, reduced travel time, and enhanced the overall quality of transportation infrastructure, this hasn’t just only benefited commuters but also facilitated the movement of agricultural produce and other goods, boosting economic activity.

On the ongoing Construction of Bridges (flyover): the construction of bridges & flyovers will addressed critical infrastructure gaps, connecting communities separated by rivers and reduces conjunction. This has improved accessibility, facilitated trade, and enhanced the overall connectivity of the state.

Governor Bala Abdulqadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi) understands the importance of education as a cornerstone of development. Similarly, he prioritized the improvement of educational infrastructure, ensuring that students have access to quality learning environments. Key initiatives include:

Renovations, expansion & constructions of both existing and new Schools across Bauchi State, equipped with modern facilities, providing students with a conducive learning environment. Which has also enhanced the overall learning experience, fostering a more conducive environment for academic excellence.

Similarly excellent infrastructural project were done in every sector ranging from {Healthcare Infrastructure}, {Water Infrastructure Ensuring Access to Clean Water}, and {Power Infrastructure: Enhancing Economic Activity and Improving Quality of Life} to mentioned but few.

This Federal Recognition from office of secretary to government of the federation in nothing but testament to Governor Bala Mohammed’s Visionary Leadership and achievements in infrastructural development is a testament to his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming Bauchi State. His initiatives have not only improved the quality of life for citizens but also laid a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth and development.

Governor Bala Mohammed’s legacy in Bauchi State is one of progress & transformation. And his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development has resulted in a remarkable improvement in the state’s infrastructure, connecting communities, boosting economic activity, and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. His visionary leadership and strategic initiatives have earned him well-deserved recognition from the Federal Government, solidifying his position as a transformative leader who has left an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory.

Governor Bala Mohammed: A Visionary Leader Recognized for Transforming Bauchi State’s Infrastructure.

;leaving an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory,

His Excellency Governor Bala Mohammed has garnered significant recognition from the Federal Government via office of the secretary to the government of the federation for his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development across Bauchi state. His visionary leadership and strategic initiatives have resulted in a remarkable transformation of Bauchi’s landscape, earning him accolades for his impactful contributions.

A Legacy of Progress transforming Bauchi’s Infrastructure, Governor Bala Mohammed’s tenure has been marked by a relentless focus on improving the state’s infrastructure, recognizing its crucial role in driving economic growth, enhancing social well-being, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. His administration has embarked on ambitious projects across various sectors, leaving an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory.

One of the most visible and impactful aspects of Governor Bala Mohammed’s infrastructural agenda has been the significant investment in road construction and rehabilitation. Recognizing the vital role of transportation in facilitating trade, commerce, and social interaction, his administration has undertaken the following initiatives:

Well, the construction of new roads has indeed opened up previously inaccessible areas, connecting communities and fostering economic growth. These roads have facilitated the movement of goods and services, reducing transportation costs and stimulating trade.

While he rehabilitation and expansion of existing roads has significantly improved road safety, reduced travel time, and enhanced the overall quality of transportation infrastructure, this hasn’t just only benefited commuters but also facilitated the movement of agricultural produce and other goods, boosting economic activity.

On the ongoing Construction of Bridges (flyover): the construction of bridges & flyovers will addressed critical infrastructure gaps, connecting communities separated by rivers and reduces conjunction. This has improved accessibility, facilitated trade, and enhanced the overall connectivity of the state.

Governor Bala Abdulqadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi) understands the importance of education as a cornerstone of development. Similarly, he prioritized the improvement of educational infrastructure, ensuring that students have access to quality learning environments. Key initiatives include:

Renovations, expansion & constructions of both existing and new Schools across Bauchi State, equipped with modern facilities, providing students with a conducive learning environment. Which has also enhanced the overall learning experience, fostering a more conducive environment for academic excellence.

Similarly excellent infrastructural project were done in every sector ranging from {Healthcare Infrastructure}, {Water Infrastructure Ensuring Access to Clean Water}, and {Power Infrastructure: Enhancing Economic Activity and Improving Quality of Life} to mentioned but few.

This Federal Recognition from office of secretary to government of the federation in nothing but testament to Governor Bala Mohammed’s Visionary Leadership and achievements in infrastructural development is a testament to his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming Bauchi State. His initiatives have not only improved the quality of life for citizens but also laid a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth and development.

Governor Bala Mohammed’s legacy in Bauchi State is one of progress & transformation. And his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development has resulted in a remarkable improvement in the state’s infrastructure, connecting communities, boosting economic activity, and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. His visionary leadership and strategic initiatives have earned him well-deserved recognition from the Federal Government, solidifying his position as a transformative leader who has left an indelible mark on Bauchi’s development trajectory.

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed is set to receive a prestigious Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service.

By: Alh. Nuru Abdullahi Baban Zarah

Senator Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, has been nominated by Nigeria’s Federal Government for the next Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service.

This prestigious award celebrates Governor Bala’s remarkable achievements in urban renewal, demonstrating his administration’s dedication to changing Bauchi State.

Governor Bala has launched several projects and policies that have revitalized rural and urban areas, improved inhabitants’ quality of life, and stimulated economic growth, particularly in the fields of infrastructure development, public transit, and social services.

The Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service is a renowned honor for Governor Mohammed’s commitment to good administration and significant contributions to the development of Bauchi State.

This nomination demonstrates his administration’s hard work and dedication to improving the lives of the people.

This outstanding accolade will not only honor the governor’s accomplishments but will also motivate him to continue working relentlessly for the welfare of Bauchi State and its people.

The award will be presented by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinibu, at the State House Conference Center in Abuja on July 6, 2024.

Alh. Nuru Abdullahi Baban Zarah
Chairman Kaura Social Media Forum KSMF-TV Bauchi State, Nigeria 

HON. SHEDU ALHAJI WADAJI MAJIDADIN JAMA’ARE (S.A) PILGRIMS BOARD APPRECIATES GOVERNOR BALA WHO AGREES TO PAY A SUBSIDY FOR INTENDING PILGRIMS FROM BAUCHI STATE WORTH N2.5B

By: Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)

The Hon. Shehu Alhaji Wadaji (S.A.) Pilgrims Board Bauchi State appreciates His Excellency The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Bauchi Jagaban Katagum Turakin Ningi Kauran Daulan Usmaniya, for his numerous support to the agency in terms of funds, transformations, and growth.

Hon. Shehu Alhaji Wadaji (Sadaukin Jama’are)thanked the Governor who has agreed to pay 50% of the additional increment of the 2024 Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from the state which was the increment announced by NAHCON a few weeks ago. The state government will pay a subsidy of ₦959,000 for each of the 1,652 intending pilgrims from the state totaling ₦2.5bn. He further said that the governor had indeed come to help.

He said Governor Bala ”s-led administration believed in the importance of providing a platform for young people to showcase their exceptional talent and deepen their understanding of the Holy Quran, hence the need to sponsor the conduct of the annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition across the state.

Hon. Shehu Alhaji Wadaji (Maji dadin Jama’are)also applauded Governor Bala for the provision of food items and other numerous materials to ensure adequate Sallah celebrations across Bauchi State. He further appealed to the general public to continue supporting the Governor Bala-led administration for the further growth and development of Bauchi State.

Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman Kaura Social Media Forum, KSMF-TV Bauchi State, Nigeria.
8th/04/2024

THE GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI IS SET TO RENOVATE FACILITIES AT THE STATE NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP WAILO

As part of his sincere commitment to ensuring the welfare and well-being of the corps members by providing them with a conducive environment for the orientation program, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Bauchi, the executive governor of Bauchi State, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to upgrading and changing the state’s NYSC orientation camp’s buildings and amenities.

Speaking at the closing ceremony and terminal parade of the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream I orientation course at the state NYSC orientation camp in Wailo, Governor Bala Mohammed who was represented by His Deputy Rt. Hon Mohammed Auwal Jatau stated that the orientation course has sufficiently prepared the corps members for the demands of national service where he tasked the NYSC corps members to ensure the realization of the objectives of the Scheme so that the vision of its founding fathers for a united, developed and egalitarian society will be continuously realized.

He directed them to take the skills to their various primary assignment locations and hone them during the National Service period to become self-employed, noting that the various skill acquisition programs they were exposed to during the orientation exercise are intended to make them creators rather than job seekers.

With its emphasis on youth development, the state government of Bauchi State has put in place robust measures for the welfare and security of its corps members, which the governor told them would make their service year enjoyable and unforgettable.

He stated that the National Service offered the corps members a chance to enhance and have a beneficial impact on their host communities; therefore, they should prioritize the interests of the country over all other concerns.

Governor Bala Mohammed thanked all of the camp officials for their dedication and sense of duty, which contributed to the success of the orientation exercise, while also praising the National Youth Service Corps in Bauchi for the beneficial contributions it has been making to the state’s development.

Sales Gamawa, the state’s chairman of the NYSC Governing Board and the state’s State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, urged the corps members to return the state government’s investment in their welfare and well-being by aiding it in carrying out its developmental policies and initiatives.

During the orientation course, the corps members have demonstrated a high level of maturity, according to Daniel Yakubu, the state’s NYSC coordinator. Yakubu also thanked Governor Bala Mohammed for giving the corps members’ welfare and well-being top priority.

Alh Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman, Kaura Social Media Forum (KSMF-TV)
Bauchi State, Nigeria
21st/11/2023

GOVERNOR BALA OPEN A TWO-DAY REFRESHER TRAINING ON SALARY ADMINISTRATORS IN BAUCHI STATE.

His Excellency The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Send Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Bauchi, announced the opening of a two-day refresher course for salary administrators in Bauchi State at Zaranda Hotel, Bauchi.

Governor Bala, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, Has affirmed that since coming to office in 2019, his administration has ensured prompt and regular payments of salaries, despite some challenges faced on the state nominal and pay rolls. He said significant efforts have been put in place towards eradicating such occurrences in the future.

The governor said despite significant numbers of retirees, the state payroll refused to drop, which calls for the sanitizing of payroll. He called on the commissioners, permanent secretaries, accounting officers, and other relevant stakeholders to put all hands on their desks towards ensuring sanity with the state payroll irregularities.

He said that Governor Bala’s administration is determined to employ fresh blood across the state, but the irregularities in the payroll have made it impossible. He calls for collaboration between the office of the Accountant General of the State and the Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries to brace and bring about modalities that will bring lasting solutions to the lingering problem.

Governor Bala reiterates his desire and will continue with the prompt payments of salaries and pensions of the state civil servants, appealing on the civil servants to continue to support his administration for the growth and transformation of Bauchi State.
 
Governor Bala Mohammed used the medium to renew his pledge and promise of dedicating himself to the services of the state for the well being of the citizenry.

Bauchi State Head of Civil Service, Alh. Yahuza Adamu Haruna, commended Governor Bala’s administration for his continuous support to the civil servants and pensioners of the state in terms of salaries and pensions, considering the financial situation across the country.
 
Alh. Yahuza also employs the participants to come up with new modalities that will bring about the end of the lingering crises and challenges faced with the state nominal payroll for the stability and growth of the state.

Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman Kaura Social Media Forum (KSMF-TV)
Bauchi State, Nigeria.
20th/11/2023

FOR REVALIDATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF TSANGAYAH AND ISLAMIYAH EDUCATION, BAUCHI STATE FIRST LADY HAJIYA DR AISHA BALA ABDULKADIR ORGANIZES A TWO-DAY CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR TSANGAYAH AND ISLAMIYAH SCHOOLS TEACHERS.
 
The Bauchi State First Lady Haj Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, in collaboration with the Islamic Center for Peacebuilding Research and Development Abuja, has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop and training for tsangaya and islamiyah teachers in Bauchi State.
 
Governor Bala Mohammed announced the training as open, saying that since taking office, his administration has given the education sector the attention it needs and that teachers of Tsangaya and Islamiyah are important players in that, affirming that it coincided with his administration’s efforts to overhaul the school system and make it more effective and efficient.
 
The governor was speaking at the opening 2-day capacity training for Tsangaya and Islamic teachers in Bauchi State held at the Conference Room of the Sa’ad Abubakar International Hajj Camp, Bauchi. The governor described the initiative as appropriate and stressed that the present teaching methodology in most Tsangaya and Islamiyya schools across the state is not favorable.
 
Represented by the Secretary to the Government, Barr Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim, he said that the Governor Bala administration has taken effective measures to address the challenges with a view to providing equal opportunity for every child to acquire both Islamic and conventional education. He further charged the participants to make the best use of the training.
 
The state first lady, Haj Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, said the challenges bedeviling tsangaya and islamiyah education in the state necessitated her office to jointly organize the training so as to enlighten the Islamic scholars on how best to transform the sector.
 
The First Lady affirms that she is deeply committed to the cause of education, particularly Islamic education, which plays a vital role in shaping the minds and hearts of our youth. “Our Tsangaya schools have a long and cherished history, serving as centers of learning and character-building for generations. However, in the face of modern challenges, it is incumbent upon us to breathe new life into these institutions, ensuring they remain vibrant places of knowledge, compassion, and community development,” she noted.
 
Dr. Aisha Bala Muhammad also emphasizes the importance of instilling values of tolerance, compassion, and respect for diversity in students, aiming to create a well-rounded Islamic education that positively contributes to society and contributes to the revitalization and transformation of Tsangaya and Islamic education in Bauchi State.
 
Lastly, throughout the training, the First Lady exhorts each participant to actively engage in the workshops, conversations, and knowledge-sharing sessions. According to her, their commitment and readiness are essential to creating an atmosphere in which the students can flourish intellectually, ethically, and socially.
 
The chairman of the Islamic Center for Peacebuilding Research and Development in Abuja, Prof. Ibrahim Ahmad Makari also the Cheif Iman Abuja National Mosque, had earlier said it was high time for islamiyah and tsangaya teachers to adapt to the changing world in delivering Islamic education to the people.

He further advocated for the introduction of a special endowment fund aimed at supporting the Islamic education system towards achieving the desired objective. He therefore charged the participants to take full advantage of the opportunity provided.
 
In her well-deserved address, the state commissioner of education, Dr. Jamila Dahiru, told the gathering that the capacity-building training would greatly aid in complimenting the present administration’s laudable achievements in the education sector and commended the state first lady for the support.

According to her, the Ministry has taken the profiles of pupils and Tsangaya school teachers across the state in an effort to incorporate them into the state education policy under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA).
 
The Emir of Bauchi was represented by the Wakilin kadi Abdullahi Yakubu Marafa (Marafan Bauchi) appreciates the wife of the Governor for such initiatives which is focus on instilling values of tolerance, compassion. He said Tsangayah education had tremendous impact on the lives of our students and, consequently, the broader community.

Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman, Kaura Social Media Forum (KSMF-TV)
Bauchi State, Nigeria.

THE SESSION OF THE FIRST STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE SEN BALA ABDULKADIR MOHAMMED CON AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.

The session of the State Executive Council was presided over by His Excellency Sen Bala Mohammed CON at the Council chamber.

Governor Bala admits that council members were carefully selected from their various and respected local governments which indicates their respect and sense of belonging, commitment, and dedication to the new Bauchi Project considering the number of women, Youths, and Aged personalities among the executive arm of government which will bring about much growth and development of the state.

On security, Governor Bala said, Bauchi is a gateway to all three regions of Northern Nigeria as such, the cases of insecurity in other states have been gradually affecting the state.

“We have been communicating with our neighboring states to ensure we improve the security aspect for the protection of the lives and properties of our citizenry. We must cooperate with the security agencies, traditional and religious institutions as well as other stakeholders to render relevant information that leads the way in combating insecurity in our state”.

According him, his administration is doing its best in terms of engaging and collaborating with various agencies and ministries to ensure the growth of Bauchi state, especially in Agriculture and other sources of employment.

“Over the years we have been growing our GDP by bringing a lot of programs and progress to Bauchi which have made various people self-employed. We have been paying salaries and wages, pensions which take only 2% of the population of the state, and the rest are looking on to us. “With the little resources we will continue to develop our schools, and primary healthcare centers because most of our people live in remote areas and we have to make sure they are saved and secured” said the Governor.

However, he appealed to the executive arm to put all hands on the desk to ensure the growth of Bauchi thereby working harmoniously, and cordially, to discharge their duties effectively by mutual understanding. “However, we are going to be faced with lots of challenges of scarcity of resources considering the huge debts that we inherited from previous governments especially considering the rate of exchanges with foreign currencies in the international markets where such funds are continuously going to be deducted”.

The Governor further states that there are a lot of ghost-workers which we must reduce to a minimal level, especially in the health and education ministries. He said he would hold the commissioners responsible in terms of biometrics to flush out ghost workers syndrome which is further hampering employment.

He added that there will be no room for engaging any consultant because the commissioners must apply the necessary steps towards addressing the menance.

He appealed to the head of the service, commissioner of finance, and all other ministries to work in one accord towards averting such a predicament.

The Governor finally charged the commissioners to fully know that it is indeed a great privilege to serve the good people of Bauchi in this capacity and emplore them to join hands with their respective staff to aid the MDAs as well as other agencies for the growth of Bauchi State.

At the meeting were the State Deputy Governor, SSG, Chief of Staff, and all the Honorable Commissioners.

Alh Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman, Kaura Social Media Forum (KSMF-TV)
Bauchi State, Nigeria.
30th/08/2022

PALLIATIVES TO STATES: RT. HON MOHAMMED AUWAL JATAU SPEAKS ON ITS DISTRIBUTIONS.

His Excellency, The Deputy Governor of Bauchi Rt. Hon Mohammed Auwal Jatau speaks on the measures that the Bauchi State Government has taken in terms of disbursing the palliative funds being given by the Federal Government across the states of the Federal.

The Deputy Governor was the guest at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Good Morning Nigeria where he threw more light on the productive measures that His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Bauchi State Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON laid administration had designed towards the implications of the palliative funds.

The Deputy Governor stressed that Governor Bala has been doing more in terms of capital projects across the state with the little available resources at hand for the maximum benefits including the massive number of people that the state government has empowered across the state.

Mohammed Jatau affirmed that Governor Bala’s laid administration has earmarked various skills acquisition programs that will serve as a basic tool towards reducing the massive numbers of unemployed Youths and women in small-scale businesses both from rural and urban areas of the state.

Ordering the subsidy removal the petroleum products, the state government was able to purchase 30 buses for the Yankari Express Corporation to equip citizens with a cheap transportation system across the state said Jatau.

The deputy government further said, that his committee has targeted the distribution of rice and maize, transport vehicles, and payment of leave grants and gratuities as important areas in the palliative distribution, declaring all these would aid in overwhelming the innumerable monetary challenges facing the people of the state.

Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)
Chairman, Kaura Social Media Forum (KSMF-TV)
Bauchi State, Nigeria.